Museums
Family FavoriteNatural History Museum of Utah
Under $25A copper-clad museum built into the foothills with dinosaur halls and Utah's deep natural history.
Sport & OutdoorLocal GemDate Night
Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden is an outdoor activity in Salt Lake City, UT, part of the Salt Lake City guide. Cost: under $25.
300 Wakara Way · Salt Lake City, UT
Why you should go…
Operated by the University of Utah, Red Butte Garden fills a canyon-mouth setting with themed gardens, a rose garden and miles of nature trails. The outdoor amphitheater hosts a well-known summer concert series drawing national touring acts. Fall and winter bring quieter walks and seasonal plant displays.
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